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September 2006
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Recent News
Find out more about the latest happenings and announcements in the JCP program, by visiting the front page of jcp.org. Some recent JCP-related news items are listed below.
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July/August Upcoming Events

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Java Logo Programs Available
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Take the quiz for access to the logo.

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And if you would like to display the JCP Member logo, apply here.
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Evolution of the JCP Program in Progress
Among the latest JSR proposals submitted to the JCP is JSR 306, Towards a New Version of The JCP. The JCP program has been evolved several times to respond to the needs expressed by Java developers, JSR 913 led to JCP 2.1, JSR 99 created JCP 2.5 and the current Java Specification Participation Agreement (JSPA), and JSR 215 gave the community the current version - JCP 2.6. This new process change JSR is setting things in motion to further the transparency of the process, continue to optimize the pace of development and the participation in the JCP program. View the JSR and provide comments:

- Spec Lead blog:

- Sun Seeks to Add Non-Java Support to JCP

- New JSR Aims To Change How Java Standards are Defined

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) ELECTIONS 2006

jcp iconThe EC Elections, will run 3 October - 13 November. The ratification
ballot was posted today, 26 September, and ratified voting will begin 3
October. The JSPA 2 contact(s) for each JCP member company or individual
are eligible to vote and will be sent their voting PIN via email on 3
October. Nominations for the remaining seats (2 on the ME EC, 1 on the
SE/EE EC) can be submitted this year from 17-27 October. If you or your
company is interested in joining the EC, it is time to prepare your
nomination. The nomination form will become available from the voting
web site on 17 October. Open election voting will follow from 31 October
-13 November, with final results on the 14 November.

To view the ratification ballot, and to cast your vote starting 3 October: http://www.jcpelection2006.org


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Noteworthy JSRs

Did you know that the PMO offers Public Relations support to spec leads? The JCP conducts outreach to the press with JSR news on an ongoing bi-weekly basis. If would like to highlight your JSR, please contact Corina Ulescu at corina@jcp.org.
  • JSR 305, Annotations for Software Defect Detection, has been approved
    for development in the JCP program. This JSR will work to develop
    standard annotations (such as @NonNull) that can be applied to Java
    programs to assist tools that detect software defects..
  • JSR 306, Towards a new version of the JCP, is now open for review and
    EC vote until 2 October. This JSR proposes a variety of changes and
    adjustments to the JCP.
  • JSR 307, Network Mobility and Mobile Data API, is now open for review
    and EC vote until 2 October. This JSR provides API's for initiating and
    controlling data sessions in a mobile device and providing applications
    control over wireless network selection.
  • JSR 283, Content Repository for Java Technology API Version 2.0, is
    now available for Early Draft Review. This review closes on 30 October.
  • JSR 190 , Event Tracking API for J2ME, is now available for Public
    Review until 23 October.
  • JSR 230 , Data Sync API, has published a Proposed Final Draft.
  • JSR 269, Pluggable Annotation Processing API, has published a Proposed
    Final Draft.
  • JSR 231, JavaTM Binding for the OpenGL® API has published Final Releases of the
    specifications.
  • JSR 239, JavaTM Binding for the OpenGL® ES API has published Final Releases of the specifications..
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PMO Contact Information

Here is how to contact the Program Office:

Expert Group (EG) Coordination: If you have an EG kick-off meeting and would like to get an overview of the JSR 2.6 program please contact the JSR Program Manager, Liz Kiener at: Liz@jcp.org or +1 510 550 4353. Liz is also available to facilitate face to face meetings for your EG or help two or more EGs of related or dependent JSRs to meet.

http://jcp.org/en/jsr/proposal: to submit proposals for new JSRs.

spec-submit@jcp.org: to send in your draft and/or final specification documents and related materials (as .pdf or Zip archive, please. Other formats will not be posted).

admin@jcp.org: to submit Expert Group lists, in case you misplaced your password, requests for your Member access information, updates to your contact information.

pmo@jcp.org: to reach the PMO for general inquiries.

corina@jcp.org: to submit news items for Press & Analysts, and/or explore further opportunities to talk to press and analysts about your contribution to Java standards development through the JCP program.
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